Confronting the dearth of educated and trained manpower EDITORIAL: Among the many glaring challenges that the budget document has thrown up, the enduring burden of... Updated 12 Jun, 2025 07:43am
Opinion Provincial budgets of 2025-26 There is generally a greater focus on the prospects for and likely features of the federal budget in the days before... Updated 10 Jun, 2025 07:34am
Print Public debt recorded at Rs76,007bn by end-March ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s total public debt was recorded at Rs 76,007 billion by end-March 2025, registering an increase... Updated 10 Jun, 2025 08:39am
Business & Finance Networking within importers: PKBC to organise expo in Nairobi on July 22 KARACHI: The Pakistan Kenya Business Council (PKBC) has announced plans to organize an importers networking expo on... Published 30 May, 2025 06:03am
Print PM assures presidents of chambers of commerce: Steps being taken to ensure access to easy business loans Premier stresses efforts to lower electricity costs Updated 24 May, 2025 10:41am
Print Reforms and boost export-led growth: Pakistan committed to leveraging private sector: Aurangzeb ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb said that the government is committed... Updated 20 May, 2025 08:51am
Opinion Budget: What should be key priorities? Budget preparations are underway in the federal capital with major stakeholders putting in their requests for next... Updated 19 May, 2025 07:20am
Opinion Pakistan is a good story Pakistan, which seems to be under the euphoria of having its economic recovery termed a ‘good story’ by... Updated 17 May, 2025 07:43am
Print EU-Pakistan Forum put on hold ISLAMABAD: The much-talked about first-ever high-level EU-Pakistan Forum scheduled for May-14-15, 2025 in Islamabad... Updated 09 May, 2025 08:31am
Pakistan PAFST launched to strengthen food security, climate resilience PESHAWAR: Senior government officials, development partners, researchers, and representatives from the private... Published 01 May, 2025 06:03am
Print Economic future of Pakistan: Pivotal role of private sector highlighted WASHINGTON: The Embassy of Pakistan in Washington DC hosted a landmark economic dialogue on the sidelines of the IMF... Updated 25 Apr, 2025 08:43am
Business & Finance Aurangzeb meets IFC Regional VP ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb held a meeting with Hela... Published 22 Apr, 2025 05:55am
Business & Finance Asad Rasool appointed CEO of PIA Holding Company Limited Asad Rasool has been appointed as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of PIA Holding Company Limited (PIAHCL),... Updated 10 Apr, 2025 04:43pm
Print Unemployment challenge increases in KP due to terrorism PESHAWAR: Due to law and order situation, particularly terrorism has grown up in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and people... Updated 31 Mar, 2025 10:19am
Business & Finance Govt decides to restructure SMEDA ISLAMABAD: The government has decided to restructure the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (SMEDA)... Published 26 Mar, 2025 05:25am
Print Discos sell-off: FAs speak of private sector participation ISLAMABAD: The Financial Advisors (FAs) have briefed the Power Division and Privatisation Commission on private... Updated 26 Mar, 2025 08:49am
Business & Finance SAPM, Engro Corporation chairman discuss businessmen issues ISLAMABAD: Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Industries and Production Haroon Akhtar Khan held a meeting on... Published 25 Mar, 2025 05:37am
Opinion Pakistan’s leapfrogging moment In the early 2000s, Kenya was not seen as a global technology hub. Yet, within two decades, it became the beating... Published 21 Mar, 2025 06:57am
Opinion Rethinking public-private partnership regime Public Private Partnership (PPP) regime in Pakistan, although still in its infancy, has made significant strides in... Published 20 Mar, 2025 06:13am
Opinion Pakistan’s energy conundrum: challenges and elucidations Pakistan’s energy sector faces significant challenges such as frequent power outages, high transmission losses,... Published 19 Mar, 2025 06:02am
Print Rs14bn contributions in 2024: Over 45m people benefited from CSR initiatives: OICCI KARACHI: The Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI) members collectively contributed... Updated 19 Mar, 2025 09:33am
Business & Finance TDAP launches plan with private sector’s collaboration FAISALABAD: TDAP has launched an ambitious programme to enhance exports in collaboration with the private sector ... Published 18 Mar, 2025 08:31am
Business & Finance Country’s economic house is not exactly in order: BMP LAHORE: The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry’s Businessmen Panel (BMP) on Monday observed... Published 18 Mar, 2025 06:55am
Pakistan Ahsan for greater participation of private sector, skilled workforce ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal emphasised that... Published 06 Mar, 2025 06:42am
Business & Finance Addressing challenges: LCCI demands private sector’s role in policymaking processes LAHORE: The Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry has demanded private sector’s inclusion in policy-making,... Published 27 Feb, 2025 09:05am
Business & Finance Tax policy office to go functional shortly: Aurangzeb PESHAWAR: Federal Minister for Finance Muhammad Aurangzeb Wednesday said the tax policy office, under the government... Published 27 Feb, 2025 06:44am
Print Financial inclusion: Banks urged to leverage technology KARACHI: The Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Tuesday urged banks to leverage technology to enhance... Updated 26 Feb, 2025 09:21am
Print Ministerial body recommends selling Discos to private sector ISLAMABAD: The government’s ministerial committee has recommended that power Distribution Companies (Discos) will be... Updated 24 Feb, 2025 02:31pm
Print Private sector should play role in economic recovery: Aurangzeb FAISALABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb has said Pakistan has been put on a... Updated 23 Feb, 2025 04:55pm
Pakistan Various domains: Govt, private sector agree on need to harmonise legislation ISLAMABAD: Government and private stakeholders agreed on the critical need for harmonizing legislation across ... Published 22 Feb, 2025 07:40am